Senior Executive Business Partner, CEO's Office

Job description

Drata is building the trust layer between great companies - automating compliance, managing risk, and helping organizations prove trust continuously as they scale. We're Dratanauts: a global crew of 600+ professionals united by a culture that rewards integrity, ownership, and raising the bar, no matter where in the world we're working from. Why Join the Drata Team? At Drata, you're not maintaining legacy compliance software - you're building the agentic AI platform defining what trust looks like for the next generation of companies. Here's what makes the work itself worth showing up for: - Problems without a playbook: You'll work at the edge of AI and security, building agentic governance, continuous compliance, and real-time trust verification to solve problems that don't have an established answer yet. You're writing it as you go. - Real ownership, not just process: Our values center on owning outcomes and raising the bar, not checking boxes. You're expected to have opinions and back them. - A seat at the table: Your perspective is unique and valued. Open debate and diverse viewpoints are built into how decisions actually get made here, at every level. - Growth at rocketship speed: Drata is scaling fast, which means scope grows fast too. High performers get more ownership, visibility, and experience. - A crew, not just coworkers: Dratanauts consistently describe a "come as you are" culture with sharp, curious people—the kind of team that makes hard problems genuinely fun to solve. See what they say here https://drata.com/about/careers/life and follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/drata/posts/?feedView=all for company news, employee stories, and career updates. Job Summary: As Drata scales, we're looking for a strategic, operationally stellar Sr. Executive Business Partner to support our CEO & Co-Founder. This role sits at the heart of Drata's operational engine: translating vision into action, keeping the executive team and internal teams aligned, and giving our CEO the space to lead with clarity and momentum. You'll thrive here if you lead with relationships, build trust quickly with everyone from the executive team to board members and investors, and don't take yourself too seriously even when the pace picks up. The CEO's office moves fast and deals with a lot of ambiguity, so we're looking for someone comfortable making calls with incomplete information, adapting as priorities shift, and pulling people together rather than working in isolation. We're also looking for genuine enthusiasm about where AI is headed and how it can reshape executive operations; someone excited to bring new AI tools into the day-to-day of the CEO's office, not just tolerate them. What you'll do: Strategic Leadership & Executive Support - Partner directly with the CEO to advance strategic initiatives, assess risks, and keep priorities aligned with Drata's mission and growth objectives. - Anticipate leadership needs and proactively remove barriers to enable fast, informed decisions. - Prioritize and manage critical issues, surfacing the information that guides executive action. - Prepare data-backed briefings, presentations, and materials for executive, internal, and investor meetings. - Facilitate clear communication between the CEO, executive team, and external stakeholders. Operational Leadership & Business Continuity - Manage day-to-day operations of the CEO's office, keeping decision-making, prioritization, and problem-solving on track. - Act as the CEO's trusted proxy during key periods or transitions. - Partner with Finance and Legal on the CEO's office budget, approvals, and resource allocation, using automation where it helps. - Support planning and execution of leadership offsites, company all-hands, and other high-visibility moments. Organizational Performance & Strategic Execution - Design and implement work plans that move the needle on company-wide goals. - Support the creation, tracking, and analysis of company OKRs and KPIs with the executive team. - Monitor milestones across departments and recommend course corrections to optimize outcomes. - Lead or support special projects, including M&A, reorganizations, and cross-functional automation efforts, from discovery to execution. - Support headcount planning, org design, and onboarding programs with the People team. - Own the agenda for executive staff meetings and track completion of pre-work. Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration - Act as a strategic connector across teams, translating executive priorities into coordinated action. - Structure leadership meetings, offsites, and planning sessions to build shared vision and outcomes. - Meet regularly with cross-functional leaders to keep everyone aligned on the CEO's goals and OKRs. - Maintain an active pulse on the State of the State; bringing actionable information and insights to the CEO in a timely manner. Data, Reporting & Continuous Improvement - Oversee performance reporting and data insights that support executive decision-making. - Use tools like Slack Workflows, Zapier, and other automation platforms to streamline operations. - Champion continuous improvement and change management efforts across the organization. Communication & Stakeholder Management - Draft and coordinate internal and external communications on behalf of the CEO, including company-wide updates. - Ghostwrite executive communications and craft strategic messaging in the CEO's voice. - Serve as a liaison for investors, board members, customers, and press/analysts as needed. - Identify and escalate communication gaps quickly. Executive Office Management & Travel - Manage the CEO's calendar with precision, balancing meeting priorities with travel and high-impact events. - Handle timely submission of the CEO's expenses and track related spend. - Some travel required for board meetings, investor events, and leadership offsites, including to Drata's San Francisco HQ. What you'll bring: - High emotional intelligence, resilience, sound judgment, and a sense of humor. - A warm, energizing relationship-builder who earns trust quickly with the CEO, executive team, board members, and investors alike, and keeps teams aligned amid ambiguity or shifting priorities. - 8+ years of executive support experience in a SaaS or high-growth startup environment, including direct experience supporting a CEO or other C-level executive. - 4+ years of leadership experience managing business operations or executive support programs across multiple functions and time zones. - Experience supporting board and investor relations with a high degree of discretion and professionalism. - Expertise building and scaling operational frameworks, including OKRs, org planning, and SOPs, for a high-growth organization. - A track record leading cross-functional initiatives, including M&A, reorganizations, and automation implementations. - Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to ghostwrite executive communications and craft strategic messaging. - Tech-savvy, with hands-on experience using tools like Slack, Zapier, Claude, ChatGPT, or Glean to work faster and smarter. - Passion for GRC, cybersecurity, compliance, and Drata's mission to build trust across the internet. How we support you: At Drata, our people are our strongest advantage—and we prove it with support that exceeds industry standards. Our total rewards package is designed to power your well-being, accelerate your growth, and keep your work-life balance thriving. Explore how we invest in your Life at Drata https://drata.com/about/life-at-drata?utm_source=chatgpt.com. - Shared Success: We provide stock equity to ensure that as the company grows, you share directly in that success. Equity gives every employee a sense of ownership and the opportunity to celebrate our wins together—because your contributions don’t just support our progress; they help drive our collective success. - Health & Wellness: Up to 100% employer-paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents, along with comprehensive wellness benefits and healthcare concierge services designed to support your needs beyond traditional insurance. - Financial Well-being: A comprehensive suite of financial benefits, including a 401(k) plan, company-paid life and disability insurance, tax-advantaged spending accounts, and a range of discounted voluntary offerings to help you customize and strengthen your overall financial position. - Family Support: We want to support you in life's most important moments, so we offer a paid Parental Leave policy, after six months of employment. Employees also receive access to Kindbody fertility and family-building benefits and dedicated leave specialists who help guide you through the entire process. - Growth & Development: Generous annual stipends for both professional and personal development, empowering you to invest in your continued growth. You’ll also have access to a wide range of internal learning opportunities, ensuring you can build new skills, deepen your expertise, and advance your career with confidence. - Time Off & Flexibility: We believe that to do your best work, you should get the time you need for rest, rejuvenation and recovery. Drata offers a flexible vacation policy, paid holidays, and other perks to recharge. The expected base salary range for this role is between $150,000 - $230,000 and is listed to provide transparency. Actual base pay will vary based on multiple factors — market location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and overall alignment to the role. Candidates shouldn't expect automatic placement at any particular point within the range. Offer amounts are determined by the qualifications each candidate brings to the position. Total compensation may also include equity designed to provide meaningful ownership in the company, as well as health and wellbeing benefits.